Senggarang, Johor Explained

Senggarang
Translit Lang1:Other
Translit Lang1 Type1:Jawi
Translit Lang1 Info1:سڠڬارڠ
Translit Lang1 Type2:Chinese
Translit Lang1 Info2:新加兰
Pushpin Map:Malaysia Johor#Malaysia West#Malaysia District
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Malaysia
Pushpin Mapsize:250
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Malaysia
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:City
Subdivision Name2:Batu Pahat
Leader Title:Local Authority
Leader Name:Majlis Perbandaran Batu Pahat
Leader Title1:Chairman
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone1:MST
Utc Offset1:+8
Timezone1 Dst:
Coordinates:1.749°N 103.0525°W
Postal Code Type:Postcode
Postal Code:83200
Area Code Type:Dialling code
Area Code:+607
Blank Name Sec1:Police
Blank Info Sec1:Batu Pahat
Blank1 Name Sec1:Fire
Blank1 Info Sec1:Batu Pahat

Senggarang is a town in Batu Pahat District, Johor, Malaysia.[1] Senggarang got its name from a crocodile that is said to reside in the Senggarang river, known as "Sang Garang". Until now, it is said that the crocodile is still alive in the Senggarang River.

There is a popular Chinese Temple in the town known as Qi Tian Da Sheng Fu Temple dedicated to the Monkey God, and also celebrate the Nine Emperor Gods Festival.[2]

Approximately 20km (10miles) away from Bandar Penggaram, Batu Pahat, capital of Batu Pahat district.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Khairul Faizi A Rahman. Parishes Short Info Data of Batu Pahat District. 2014. Wow Eight. 7.
  2. https://travelmalaysia.me/on/guide/Batu%20Pahat/37368/@Temple%20Qi%20Tian%20Da%20Sheng%20Fu/ Temple Qi Tian Da Sheng Fu (齐天大圣府)